3 Tips for Selecting Best CBD for You

When it comes to the right CBD product and understanding the right CBD dose, there are a couple of things you’ll want to keep in mind.  While this isn’t a conclusive CBD guide, it does give you a place to start when you’re new to the world of using CBD products.  

You probably have questions like, ‘How do you find the right CBD?’ or ‘Which is the best CBD?’ With that in mind, we’ll help you know what to look for when you’re ready to choose the right CBD products. 

Here are three questions we will uncover: 

1. How will you be using the CBD? 
2. What do you need to know about CBD dosages? 
3. How do you find the best quality CBD products? 

Selecting the Right CBD Product

Before we talk about which products are best, let’s look at the way you’ll be using the product. The most important thing to consider is how you’ll be using the CBD. What are you hoping to accomplish and how strong of a product are you looking for? 

An important factor to understand is the difference between CBD oil which has been processed from hemp and CBD that’s been processed from marijuana. THC is the ingredient that causes the psychoactive effects, and that generally comes from the CBD made from marijuana. Because hemp means there’s less THC, the hemp-based CBD products will not have the same effects.

1. CBD Formats and Usage

CBD can be used or taken in a variety of formats, including: 

• Capsules or softgels
• Topical creams 
• Edibles 
• Sublingual strips
• Vaping 
• Patches
• Oral tinctures 

Some questions to ask about using CBD for wellness: 

• How quickly do you want it to absorb? For example, drops under your tongue will absorb faster than a slower-absorbing CBD adhesive patch. 
• What are you using the product for?  

• Do you want something that’s longer lasting, or do you need something that is immediate but offers relief for a shorter period of time?  
• What is a safe and effective dosage for the product you’ve chosen? 

2. CBD Dosage

The reason we need to understand CBD dosage, even before selecting a product is because not all options are created equally for dosing. Knowing how much you’ll need to use of a product, how long it will last, the cost of the product, and other details can all go into your buying decision.  

• Dosing may be adjusted based on your body weight 
• Absorption factors, and how often you’ll need to repeat the dose 
• Your unique sensitivity to CBD affects how much you need to take
• The ailments you are hoping to address matters
• Ensure to check with your doctor to make sure CBD will not interact with your current medications. Your dosage may need to be recalculated in this circumstance. 

If you’re new to CBD products, you’ll want to start with lower dosages until you find the correct one for you. Until you know how your body responds, it’s better to err on the side of caution and increase the dose slowly until you find the relief you’re seeking.

Do you need to take more of one product to have the same effect of other product types? The CBD product formulation, quality and format can determine your overall cost. Make sure the brand you choose has high quality standards. What may seem like a great price could very well mean it’s not strong, and you might need to take double the amount to get the same effect as taking another brand.  

On the other hand, a higher price doesn’t always mean higher quality. Sometimes, it’s marketing that is being used to give a product perceived value. Do your homework and understand what makes a CBD product high-quality, and what might simply be loaded with hemp seed vs. quality CBD ingredients. 

3. How to Find High-Quality CBD Products

How can you pick out the right CBD products if you’ve never bought any before? It gets confusing when everybody says that their product is the best, or a company makes broad claims. How do you know you’re not going to waste your money on an inferior product? 

Quality indicators worth looking for in CBD brands: 

• The company has verifiable third-party lab testing reports 
• Positive consumer reviews that are authentic and specific 
• They are transparent about how they process/extract their CBD  
• The company develops products based on scientific data and research
• Are they using all parts of the plant, only some of it, or a derivative? 
• They don’t rely on “hemp seeds” as their main ingredient  

Another key factor worth paying attention to is a company’s claims on its CBD products. While anybody can tout the benefit of something, it’s important to have a reputable third-party lab verify those results. An upright company that cares about producing and selling high-quality CBD products will make their lab results readily available, usually on their website. If they try to sell you the moon but you only have ‘their word’ to go by, it might be better to pass on that company.  

Trustworthy CBD companies stake their reputation on their products and allow customers to leave reviews. Read the reviews and see what actual users are saying about the products.  

Transparency is the sign of a reputable CBD company. If they are are transparent in the ingredients they use, how they process or extract their CBD and where it’s grown, this is a good sign. If they aren’t open about these details, ponder why.   

If a CBD product lists “hemp seeds” as the main ingredient, they are a sign of lower quality. This is a cheap way for a company to create and sell CBD products. They are not in business to sell you high-quality products, but are more likely looking for an easy way to earn money. 

With these tips in mind—knowing how you’ll use CBD products, the things to consider for CBD dosage, and key factors of high-quality CBD products—you’ll be on your way to buying a product you can feel good about.